Totem Spirit Hummingbird (Peace) by Doug Horne

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Doug Horne (also known as Douglas Bear Horne) is a contemporary Coast Salish artist and carver from the Tsawout First Nation in British Columbia, born in Victoria in 1982. He was immersed in art from a young age, being the son of Master Carver Doug LaFortune and a member of an established family of Salish artists, including his uncles Perry LaFortune and Francis Horne. Doug Horne began carving his own pieces at eight years old and has been working professionally since 1998, primarily in red cedar, to create high-quality wood sculptures, totem poles, and talking sticks.

Horne's style is heavily influenced by his father’s work, blending traditional Coast Salish design with contemporary elements, and he is known for his interest in experimenting with unconventional forms and unique symbolism, such as incorporating sandblasting into some pieces. He is dedicated to preserving and passing on his family's cultural heritage through his art, which often focuses on traditional motifs and animals of the Salish Sea like the hummingbird and bear. His commissions include a carved house post and conference table for Camosun College and the logo design for the Orange Shirt Society of Victoria.